: Wheel backspacing / size


maveric
04-08-2009, 09:48 PM
OK, I apologize in advance for not searching. My dial up connection at home would take weeks to get the info I need.

What size wheels (15x10, 17x8, etc) and what back spacing are you running (4.5, etc).

Also, what axles are you running?

I'm trying to see if my widths are wide enough, or narrow enough. I'm debating putting spacers on the front.

For reference, I am running IFS rear with 1.5 spacers, 81 truck front. 17x8 wheels with 4.75 backspacing.

Thanks

Edit: I am looking for stability on side hills. I don't want to keep rolling it over when I get to the Cedar event. (At least not for that reason):D

Pook
04-08-2009, 11:41 PM
ftoy32 has a 5" wider than stock front diamond housings and no spacers running the TG 17x9 creeperlocks which are 3.75" BS. Rear was IFS width.

I was plenty happy with the width. Around 76" outside to outside in the front.

Cedar City has some fun terrain, make sure you run some water in your front tires.

a2b
04-09-2009, 12:04 AM
for comps, i ran the narrow rear end. stock front housing with 1.25" spacers and trail gear wheels. 17x9 with 3.75" bs (i think). wrapped springs with up travel will keep you from rolling more than an inch or 2 wider. the wider inches will just make you hit a cone. if you want side hill action, use your winch.